Douglas Mountain in Sebago

Douglas Mountain is a great hike for families of all ages. It is located in Sebago, Maine off of Route 107. It can be a little tricky to find the right road. Once you are on 107, look for Dyke Mountain Road. Many maps have it labeled as Douglas Hill Road.  Once on Dyke Mountain Road, look for Douglas Mountain Road on your left. It will be the first road to your left about 1/2 mile up. When you travel down the road, you will see a large sign for the parking area. It is $3 per car load. There is also a drop off area further up the road where you can turn around.




Once you have parked, you have two choices for your path up. You can take the Eagle Scout Trail or walk  up the road to the Ledges Trail.  We took the Eagle Scout.  All the trails are clearly marked. The Eagle Scout has orange blazes. Many of them are canning jar tops painted orange and nailed to the trees.  The Eagle Scout trail is pretty mild until about the last 1/4. Then it becomes fairly steep. You will reach a fork that you can go left for a 1/2 mile trail to the top or right for 1/4 mile to the top. The 1/4 mile notes it is rocky. We did incur some scrapes that way. But, it was not terrible.

At the top, you will find the stone tower. Their is a small narrow stairway to the top Make sure no one is coming the other way! At the top, you have magnificent views of the Presidential range. No fear for the kids. Their is a fence surrounding the top of the tower that sits above the stone wall. You will also find a picture showing you what each of the peaks are. Also, you can see most of Sebago and many other ponds and lakes.We took the Ledges Trail down and then walked the road back to the lot. Their are many beautiful old homes on the road.  But, be respectful of private property.

Overall, the hike is good for all ages. The main things to watch out for are tripping hazards of rocks and roots, slipper pine needles and wet rocks in after rain. In the summer, you can check out Richard's Dairy Delight for ice cream or head up 107 to pick blueberries at Crabtree's Bluberries. In the fall, take Orchard Road to Douglas Hill Orchard to pick some apples.

Sorry for the lack of pictures. But the photographer left the camera in the car!

07/18/15

We hiked the mountain again today. I brought the camera this time. It was drizzling. But, the canopy kept us relatively dry. The bug spray kept the mosquitoes away. And, we had the mountain to ourselves. OH! There were ripe wild blueberries all over!!!!